The average bus between Oxford and Ilkeston takes 5h 10m and the fastest bus takes 4h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oxford to Ilkeston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Oxford and Ilkeston. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Ilkeston at 11:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Oxford to Ilkeston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Ilkeston station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Oxford to Ilkeston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Oxford to Ilkeston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
The distance between Oxford and Ilkeston is 135.5 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Market Place via Milton Keynes Coachway, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Burton Street in around 4h 50m.